Ah, winter… the shorter days, blustery wind, cold temperatures, and snow (which are fortunetly, on their way out) tend to leave behind dry and damaged skin. Unfortunately, winter weather can adversely affect your skin, causing damage that can last into the Spring. Exposure to the element, even if only for a short time can lead to sever dryness, uncomfortable itchiness, cracking, flaking, and eventually premature aging. Dry winter skin can even be painful for some and contribute to a level of self-consciousness. No one wants to walk around with a red flaky face, right? Dry, cracked, and poorly moisturized skin can also pose a health risk. If bacteria are able to migrate under the skin, the risk of infection is increased.
Here at Clarity, we are ready and willing to help you with your winter skin woes and get your skin nourished and prepped for spring. We recommend and supply only top medical grade products, and are well educated in treating and caring for your skin. Today, we are going to explore what we believe are the most important steps for preventing premature aging, wrinkles and pain related to dry winter skin.
Sun Protection
Even when the sun is not above the horizon, it is still essential that you use a broad spectrum sunscreen as part of your daily routine. While you may not be sunbathing you are still exposed to the sun’s harmful rays when we walk outside and drive in our cars. If you are into winter sports, sunscreen becomes even more important as the sun’s reflection off of snow and ice can be very damaging.
The staff at Clarity can help with your selection; we recommend a medical grade product, such as Elta MD Skin Care, containing zinc, as your skin requires the physical barrier this mineral will provide.
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Retinol Usage
Retinol increases the collagen production in the skin, leaving you looking refreshed and glowing. However, this product can also (without proper instruction) increase redness and dryness. At Clarity we recommend cutting back on your retinol routine by one day a week until the dryness resolves. This allows your skin the full benefit of the Retinol but decreases the risk of over dying the skin.
HydraFacial
The HydraFacial is relatively new to Clarity and we are SO excited about it. Our highly trained staff are here to help you be your best with the help of this fantastic tool. This treatment method is tailored to your personal needs, and will cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate your skin with no pain or downtime! After a new layer of glowing skin is revealed, we apply a nourishing solution to keep skin moisturized and healthy! This treatment is the perfect pick-me-up as we head into spring. We highly recommend it to keep skin healthy and glowing.
Moisturize
Moisturizer is an essential part of any skin care routine year round, but is especially important during the colder winter months. If you are new to a moisturizing routine, or have been seeing lackluster results with your current routine, it may be time for a change.
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Some of our favorite products are included in our line of medical grade skin care. Clarity MoistuLush is amazing for all skin types, but if you are experiencing extra dry skin, now may be the time to consider using Clarity NiaMoist Intense Repair. Our staff is well versed in moisturizers (and all skin care products) and are eager to help you find the right fit.
Microneedling and PRP
Both of these treatment options are offered here at Clarity. Working in tandem, they increase blood flow to your body’s biggest organ (the skin!), helping to deliver an increase in nutrients, oxygen and your own growth factors to help keep your skin looking amazing, feeling great, and overall increasing the strength and elasticity of your skin.
Lips
Lips are skin too! At Clarity, we strongly suggest exfoliation with a gentle sugar scrub followed by intensive moisturizing with a petroleum-based product. These steps will help to remove dead skin, and lock in your body’s own moisture, decreasing the pain and stigma of chapped lips.
At Clarity, we use only medical grade products to keep your skin looking and feeling amazing. Our unique and personalized approach will keep you glowing through winter and into the spring. We look forward to working with you, and creating a treatment plan personalized to your skin’s needs. Schedule your consultation today!
Please note, results may vary. Your treatment options will be clearly reviewed with our medical professionals during your complimentary consultation.
